NRL could consider shortening the men's season by multiple rounds as part of an expanded 20-team competition in the next decade, CEO Andrew Abdo has revealed.
Andrew Abdo says more teams in the NRL allows the league to be more flexible with the length of its season.A bidding process for the game's largest expansion since the Super League war is ongoing, with Perth the favourites to enter as an 18th team in 2027.
Bid entries will close early next month, but a Papua New Guinea side is expected to join the competition in 2028, before a 20th franchise early next decade.Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has long championed the cause for a shorter regular season, and on Tuesday morning pushed for a 19-game competition for each side.
Any decision around season structure will likely have a significant influence on broadcasters, with the next TV rights deal due in 2028. Other options such as wildcard finals rounds could also be considered by the NRL, adding extra knockout games while keeping more clubs in finals contention.
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